Toyota Prius vs Toyota Prius Prime
Overview | |
MSRP$27,450 | MSRP$28,220 |
Average price$15,521 | Average price$24,919 |
Listings5889 | Listings1566 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAfter decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City57 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway53 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City57 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway53 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight3365 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height57.9 in |
Length181.1 in | Length182.9 in |
Width70.2 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload840 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,450 | $28,220 |
Average price | $15,521 | $24,919 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | After decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 57 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 53 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 57 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 53 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 3365 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 840 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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